Smart Work in five European countries with low tradition in telework

Abstract

This report delves into the nuances of telework implementation in five specific EU countries –France, Italy, Greece, Slovenia, and Spain– against the backdrop of this broader European context. For each country, it includes information on telework implementation before and after the pandemic, data by industries and company characteristics, some information on the legislation applicable to telework until April 2022, and an overview of the country's telework capability in terms of citizens' digital skills, companies digitalization and other supporting developments such as training offered.